Hawks Dominate Celtics 118 105 In NBA Playoffs
Hawks win 118 105 at Boston to take a 2 1 series edge over the Celtics. In other games Baltimore beat New York 97 89 and Chicago defeated Los Angeles 96 86 to pull within 2 1 in their series. ABA action sees Carolina lead New York 136 113 as Kentucky tops Virginia 108 90.
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POW Nixon Throw Out First Ball
Former prisoner of war David Luna assisted by President Nixon threw the first ball as the California Angels and Kansas City Royals opened the season in Anaheim. Luna, 32, an Air Force major from nearby Orange, recalled a high school no hit game while Nixon greeted Angels owners Gene Autry and Bob Reynolds and gave Luna a hug.
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Brewer Feared Nicklaus Falters At Masters Showdown
In Augusta Gay Brewer surged with a 66 to grab a four way lead, overtaking Nicklaus who faltered to 77. Tomm y Aaron Bob Dickson and J C Snead joined at 141 as Brewer opened a sizable gap. Chi Chi Rodriguez, Bob Goalby, Grier Jones, Peter Oosterhuis, and Jumbo Ozaki followed at 143, while Palmer and Trevino held 149. The forecast rain loomed as 57 players made the cut at 151 or better.
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Oral Roberts Wins Golf Crown in Scotland Dominating ICGA
Oral Roberts University capturing the Inter national Collegiate Golf Championship title by 21 strokes at St Andrews and Carnoustie in gale winds. Jerry Pate of Alabama won individual medal with 218, while Steve Goering led Oral Roberts with 326. Houston Baptist second at 1661, Alabama third, Missouri fourth among strong showings.
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Clemente Honored As Pirates Open Season With 7-5 Win
The Pirates opened 1973 NL play 7-5 over the St. Louis Cardinals as Sanguillen, filling Clemente’s old right field spot, swallowed a fly for the final out. Clemente’s memory dominated a crowd of 51,695 who saw his uniform retired and his family honored before first pitch.
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Oliva blasts to history as Twins beat A's 8 3
Tony Oliva hits a two run homer for a historic moment as the Minnesota Twins defeat the Oakland Athletics 8-3 on opening day. Larry Hisle and Jim Holt also homer, boosting the Twins in a game that featured several long balls across the league.
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Rozelle Teams Expansion Board Named After NFL Meeting
NFL owners wrapped up their winter session in Scottsdale and Pete Rozelle formed a four member committee to study possible expansion. Dan Rooney will lead the panel with Jerry Phipps Tex Schramm and Lou Spadia as members. Ex officio members include George Halas and Lamar Hunt. The group aims to present proposals by the June 26 league gathering in New York.
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